Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...

President Donald Trump embraced Robert Prevost’s election as the Catholic Church‘s next pope. Prevost is the first U.S.-born ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, while those more ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...

Priest abuse survivors are urging the College of Cardinals to choose a leader who will tackle the issue of abuse in the ...

The selection of American Robert Prevost as the next Pope has the Catholic community in Arizona buzzing with excitement.